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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.63, 39,460.79 and 22,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.63, 39,460.79 and 22,867.04 is: 34,246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.63 : 39,460.79 = 22,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.63/39,460.79 = 22,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.63x = 39,460.79 × 22,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.63x = 902,351,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,351,619.18/26,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,246.63

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